ABSTRACT:
Nigeria’s geographical proximity to Francophone countries necessitates adopting French as its second official language, alongside English. Reflecting this, the revised National Policy on Education (2013, 2016) mandates French as a compulsory subject in junior secondary schools. This study assesses the current state of French language teaching and learning in Nigeria’s education system, underscoring its significance. The teaching and learning in Nigeria’s education system, underscoring its significance. The research identifies challenges hindering French language education and recommends strategic solutions, including recruiting and retraining qualified French teachers to address the prevailing shortage.
